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Petrol price hike looms as talks drag, imports rise

The pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) may rise further in the coming days as the landing cost of imported PMS has increased again, amid the recent rise in the importation of the commodity, The PUNCH reports. The surge in imported petrol is coming amid the Dangote refinery’s suspension of the sale of petroleum...
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Dangote still selling fuel in naira – PETROAN

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has confirmed that Dangote Refinery has not yet started selling petroleum products in dollars, despite earlier concerns. PETROAN President, Billy Gillis-Harry, said that despite talks of a possible suspension, the association had not been formally notified of any changes in fuel sales. “So as far as I...
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NNPCL set to sell shares

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has revealed that it is now in the final stages of preparing for its highly anticipated listing on the capital market, by the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. The NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, made the announcement in a statement released on Thursday...
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Review hike in data cost, Senate tells NCC, telcos

The Senate on Wednesday called on the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to engage telecommunication operators to review the costs of data and other internet-related services for their subscribers. This resolution followed a motion on the ‘Urgent Need to Address the Increased Cost of Data Services in Nigeria’, sponsored by Senator Asuquo...
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Ogun residents, students decry prolonged power outage

Residents and students of Ogun State say they have been living without stable electricity since 2024 without any explanation from their utility company, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company. From Abeokuta to Sagamu, Ipokia, Mowe-Ibafo, Ogun Waterside, Ijebu-Ode, Ilaro, Ado-Odo, and others, the complaints about blackouts continue with no end in sight. In the state capital,...
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DataPro to train journalists

Nigeria’s technology-driven credit rating agency, DataPro, has announced March 27, 2025, as the date for its annual virtual training for media practitioners. In a statement made available to our correspondent by the firm on Tuesday, the training, which began in 2021 as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility initiative, aims to enhance public awareness...
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LAPO Microfinance Bank advocates women empowerment

LAPO Microfinance Bank, a leading financial institution dedicated to empowering women and promoting financial inclusion, has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality as it joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 under the global theme, ‘Accelerate Action’. As part of its ongoing efforts to support women’s economic empowerment, LAPO MfB is organising a...
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Access Bank to empower women, promote financial growth

Access Bank has announced plans to honour the Power of 100 awardees at its upcoming International Women’s Day Conference, as part of its efforts to promote women’s empowerment and financial growth. In a statement made available to our correspondent by the bank on Wednesday, the conference, scheduled for March 28, 2025, will celebrate women who...
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Axxela to boost industrial growth with energy security

Axxela Limited, a gas and power solutions provider in sub-Saharan Africa, has reiterated its commitment to enhancing energy security, driving industrialisation, and promoting environmental sustainability in Lagos State and Nigeria. Axxela made this pledge during a tech visit to the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House, Marina. In a statement, the company...
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